April 1, 2024 Pairing cryptocurrency mining with green hydrogen could boost deployment of renewable energy – study Cornell University researchers found that pairing cryptocurrency mining with green hydrogen could provide the foundation for wider deployment of renewable energy.
March 31, 2024 Environmental NGO asks Venezuelan government to ratify Minamata Convention NGO Clima21 asked the Venezuelan government to ratify the Minamata Convention, which aims to restrict and limit the trade and use of mercury in small-scale gold mining.
March 31, 2024 Draft decree allows miners in Peru to exceed daily installed capacity by 10% Currently, excess production can reach up to 5% of the total allowed and if miners go over that limit, they have to pay a validation fee.
March 29, 2024 Video: Volt Lithium barrels towards 2025 commercial production The ability to produce lithium directly from oil field brines, especially in regions like Alberta, where lithium is pervasive in major formations, could help meet the growing demand for lithium.
March 28, 2024 Russia confirms deal to buy part of Alrosa’s output Due to sanctions, the ministry has decided not to disclose the details of the deal.
March 28, 2024 Endeavour’s probe into former CEO finds $15m in “disguised” payments Internal investigation found two “deliberately disguised” payments to an unnamed third party, which had already received $5.9m.
March 28, 2024 Hummingbird forced to delay commercial production at Guinea gold mine The company's main contractor, Corica Mining Services, halted work at the mine in mid-March and has not resumed activities since.
March 27, 2024 Video: Volcanic Gold CEO on the discovery trail in Guatemala What the market interpreted to be an exploration miss at the Mila discovery on the Motagua Norte project turned out to help zero in on the actual gold source.
March 27, 2024 Scientists get better understanding of how rare earth metal in lightbulbs forms Cerium is a rare earth metal that is used in some types of lightbulbs and flat-screen TVs.
March 27, 2024 First Majestic starts selling bullion at Nevada mint facility Inaugural production of bullion bars, branded “First Strike”, will be commemorated and sold as collectibles.
Indonesia may slash nickel output to steady prices The Indonesian government is proposing a 34% reduction in production from this year’s total to 250 million tonnes next year. December 17, 2025 | 08:20 am
